MONROE COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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Small & Urban Farming

Urban agriculture includes the cultivation, processing, and distribution of agricultural products in urban and suburban areas. Community gardens, rooftop farms, hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic facilities, and vertical production, are all examples of urban agriculture.  Farmers.gov
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Resources, Partners & Links to Articles

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Beneficial Insects for Fruit and Vegetable Growers
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Indiana Cover Crop Overview for Small Farms and Gardens
Indiana Cover Crop Table for Small Farms and Gardens
Indiana Cover Crop Seeding Window for Small Farms and Gardens

Our Mission is to promote the conservation of soil, water and natural resources
​by encouraging the people of Monroe County to be stewards of the land.


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Our Physical Office Location has changed
We are now located at
Monroe County Government Center
(North Showers Building)
501 N Morton, Suite 213
Bloomington IN 47404


Note: We are temporarily loated in Suite 204

  • HOME
  • RESOURCES & ASSISTANCE
    • RENTALS/LOANS & SERVICES >
      • EQUIPMENT RENTALS >
        • NO TILL DRILL RENTAL
        • PULL BEHIND SEED SLINGER
      • EQUIPMENT LOANS >
        • TREE PLANTER BAR
        • SOIL PROB
      • SERVICES OFFERED >
        • SOIL TESTING >
          • SAMPLE REPORTS
          • HOW TO TAKE A SOIL TEST
          • SOIL TEST FORM
    • CONSERVATION RESOURCES >
      • COMPOSTING
      • COVER CROPS
      • EROSION CONTROL
      • FOREST STAND IMPROVEMENT
      • FOREST/WOODLAND MANAGEMENT
      • HUAP: HEAVY USE AREA PAD
      • INVASIVE PLANTS & WEEDS
      • LIVESTOCK
      • LIVESTOCK FENCING
      • NATIVE PLANTINGS
      • POLLINATORS
      • PONDS
      • RAIN BARRELS
      • RAIN GARDENS
      • SMALL & URBAN FARMING
      • SOIL HEALTH >
        • WHY TAKE A SOIL TEST
        • SOIL TESTING >
          • Interpretive Guide For Soil Test Reports
          • WHY TAKE A SOIL TEST
      • STORMWATER
      • WILDLIFE HABITAT
    • FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITES
    • REQUEST ASSISTANCE
    • CONTRACTORS & RESOURCE PROVIDERS
  • COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
    • NEWSLETTER & PARTNER LINKS
    • BLOGGING OUR STORY & SUCCESS
    • VIDEOS ON CONSERATION
  • DISTRICT INFORMATION
    • CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS
    • 2024-2028 Long Range Business Plan
    • Board Meetings & Minutes >
      • HISTORICAL MINUTES >
        • 1943-1949
        • 1950-1959
        • 1960-1969
        • 1970-1979
        • 1980-1989
        • 1990-1999
        • 2000-2010
        • 2011-2020
    • 80 YEARS OF CONSERVATION 1943-2024
    • District History >
      • MCSWCD Original Documents
    • PAST SUPERVISORS
    • Supervisors Roles & Responsibilites
  • LOCAL WORKING GROUP
  • STORMWATER PARTNERSHIP
  • WATERSHED WORK
    • BEANBLOSSOM Watershed Project
    • FISH CREEK Watershed Project
    • INDIAN CREEK Watershed Project
    • LOWER SALT CREEK Watershed Project
    • PLUMMER/RICHLAND CREEK Watershed Project
    • UPPER SALT CREEK Watershed - Lake Monroe
  • CONTACT US
    • REQUEST ASSISTANCE